KOLKATA: The case related to the murder of a young doctor from RG Kar Medical College is currently being heard in the single bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh in the Calcutta High Court. However, the victim’s parents have now written a letter to the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, requesting permission to continue the case in the High Court.
Legal experts have voiced support for a life sentence instead of the death penalty in the RG Kar case. Former West Bengal Advocate General Jayanta Mitra stated his strong opposition to capital punishment, citing ethical and philosophical reasons. He emphasized his belief in justice over retribution, rejecting the idea of “an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth.” The debate continues as public opinion remains divided on the issue.
Senior advocate Vrinda Grover has stepped down from representing the family of the R.G. Kar Medical College rape-murder victim due to unforeseen circumstances. Her legal team provided pro bono support since September 2024 in various courts. The case, involving the tragic death of a trainee doctor, is now under CBI investigation.
